, Brepols - American Numismatic Society, 2026 Hardback, Pages: viii + 268, Size:152 x 229 mm, Illustrations:178 b/w, Language: English. ISBN 9780897227469.
Summary This volume brings together a collection of research papers first presented at the 2021 Coinage of the Americas Conference. Organized to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Victor David Brenner's birth, this assembly of scholarship honors one of the most influential figures in American numismatic history. Best known as the sculptor of the 1909 Lincoln Wheat cent-the longest-running design in U.S. coinage history-Brenner was a master of the "Beaux-Arts" style. The papers within this volume offer a multifaceted look at his career, including: ? Deep-Dive Analysis: Detailed examinations of specific, lesser-known medals and commemorative pieces. ? Artistic Evolution: An exploration of how Brenner's Lithuanian roots and European training influenced his American works. ? Lasting Impact: A critical look at his role in the "Golden Age" of American numismatics and his mentorship within the medallic arts community. TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Introduction Jesse Kraft Victor D. Brenner's Society of the Cincinnati Medal in Context Patrick McMahon Railroad-Themed Medals by Victor D. Brenner George S. Cuhaj Victor D. Brenner and the 1902 Prince Henry of Prussia Medal Peter van Alfen The Path to the Penny: A Study in Victor D. Brenner's Patronage Jonathan Kagan A Song to Brenner: Victor D. Brenner's A Song to Nature, Public Art, and Sculpture in the Round Taylor Ruth Hartley A Trial List of Non-Medallic Sculpture by Victor D. Brenner Scott H. Miller "Mr. Brenner Has Made So Many Commemorative Medals": Collective Memory, Iconography, and Historical Legacy in the Medallic Arts Jesse Kraft